Dearest Joey, There are such a wide variety of Begonias and the ones you show here are very dainty and charming. The coloured foliage is particularly fine.
For years I despised the large flowered hybrids but now I rather like their buxom blowsiness. How tastes change.
Thank you, Donna. We shall see how these lovelies do on my sunporch. Hopefully, they will be happy :)
Exactly why i choose these beauties, dearest Edith. The foliage is a perfect compliment to my other holiday plants. I am also fond of buxom blowsiness of tuberous begonias, especially in containers.
Thanks Kanak ~ how kind!
Even though only a dusting, I'm not ready for the blustery winter weather, Lindalou. Plus we are heading UP NORTH to the cottage today where they are expecting more snow. And I worry about my poor daughter on crutches who broke her leg on Thanksgiving :(
You are so clever, dear Marysol :) Thanks for the wish ... I could use a perfect day!
Hum, Eileen. We shall see with these ... should be interesting. It's been some time since I've adopted a begonia as a houseplant.
Thank you, Carolyn. I must visit Ficurina and check out her post.
Hello Joey, your begonias are very beautiful and that collage magnified their beauty. I love begonias too but it is difficult to maintain in our area, with hot long dry season.
I hear you, Andrea, and thank you. This was purchased as an indoor plant to compliment other friendly faces. If all goes well, it will then vacation outdoors in spring.
I like that, Esther! I sometimes get bored and enjoy tweaking :)
And that is exactly what this plant is about, Rose ... foliage ... and why I purchased it.
I think gardeners often overlook these begonias, but as you mentioned, their foliage is what is most remarkable. Far more spectacular than their blooms. Beautiful images again Joey, I love the effect on the first photo!
Linda, I have no clue how these will perform for me inside until spring, only time will tell! All I know is I love the foliage that quiets what might be a gaudy holiday arrangement :)
Thanks, sweet Clare. The foliage is handsome and suits my fancy :) The tiny hidden flower is quietly awesome and why I wanted to focus on what might be overlooked.
Rex begonias are beautiful, and you showcase them so well, Joey! Mine are staying in the garage for the winter.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tatyana. These are 2 newbies that look lovely with both my cranberry and pink poinsettias. I hope they last till spring!
ReplyDeleteJoey, I like how you made that first photo look like an oil painting.
ReplyDeleteI grew some rex begonias summer before last.....not very successfully.
donna
Dearest Joey, There are such a wide variety of Begonias and the ones you show here are very dainty and charming. The coloured foliage is particularly fine.
ReplyDeleteFor years I despised the large flowered hybrids but now I rather like their buxom blowsiness. How tastes change.
I love the texture portrait. And the foliage shots in the collage are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAs usual, great photos. I hope it makes it to Spring too.
ReplyDeleteHappy snow today.
Shouldn't 'Rex' be the antithesis of such a delicate specimen?
ReplyDeleteAnyway, it's a beautiful and dainty flower, no matter what its name.
I hope your Monday is as perfect as this begonia, Joey!
Joey, I have had several Rex Begonias through the years, and I am doing something wrong by them.
ReplyDeleteMaybe they require more water than I am giving them, leaves brown and die off. Another challenge!
Eileen
Great way to highlight a plant. Did you see Ficurina's post on the Beefsteak Begonia? Carolyn
ReplyDeleteThank you, Donna. We shall see how these lovelies do on my sunporch. Hopefully, they will be happy :)
ReplyDeleteExactly why i choose these beauties, dearest Edith. The foliage is a perfect compliment to my other holiday plants. I am also fond of buxom blowsiness of tuberous begonias, especially in containers.
Thanks Kanak ~ how kind!
Even though only a dusting, I'm not ready for the blustery winter weather, Lindalou. Plus we are heading UP NORTH to the cottage today where they are expecting more snow. And I worry about my poor daughter on crutches who broke her leg on Thanksgiving :(
You are so clever, dear Marysol :) Thanks for the wish ... I could use a perfect day!
Hum, Eileen. We shall see with these ... should be interesting. It's been some time since I've adopted a begonia as a houseplant.
Thank you, Carolyn. I must visit Ficurina and check out her post.
I absolutely love your begonia collages Joey!
ReplyDeleteThanks fun photo friend, Kala. We sure both enjoy life behind the lens :)
ReplyDeleteHello Joey, your begonias are very beautiful and that collage magnified their beauty. I love begonias too but it is difficult to maintain in our area, with hot long dry season.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a begonia fan - but I am a fan of the top picture in this post. It looks as if it has been printed on tissue paper.
ReplyDeleteEsther
Gorgeous foliage! I'd like to add a houseplant or two this winter, and this begonia looks like the perfect choice.
ReplyDeleteI hear you, Andrea, and thank you. This was purchased as an indoor plant to compliment other friendly faces. If all goes well, it will then vacation outdoors in spring.
ReplyDeleteI like that, Esther! I sometimes get bored and enjoy tweaking :)
And that is exactly what this plant is about, Rose ... foliage ... and why I purchased it.
Beautiful collages my friend.
ReplyDeleteYippee I'm back in the land of Blggers, my friend.
So missed you, dear imac, and thank you! Your creative dreams, on hold, must have been a nightmare. Welcome back :)
ReplyDeleteMy begonias NEVER look like this! As usual, your editing is fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteAn honor, dear Karen. Thank you, fun photo friend :)
ReplyDeleteI've not had good luck with them in the past, but you inspire me to try again!
ReplyDeleteI think gardeners often overlook these begonias, but as you mentioned, their foliage is what is most remarkable. Far more spectacular than their blooms. Beautiful images again Joey, I love the effect on the first photo!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I have no clue how these will perform for me inside until spring, only time will tell! All I know is I love the foliage that quiets what might be a gaudy holiday arrangement :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, sweet Clare. The foliage is handsome and suits my fancy :) The tiny hidden flower is quietly awesome and why I wanted to focus on what might be overlooked.